Pentax K-30 vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-30 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the K-30 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-30 was manufactured 8 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-30 grades vs the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-30 and the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and ZV-1 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-30 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-30 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older K-30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.